WHEN ALL HOPE SEEMS LOST, GOD SHOWS UP

Title: WHEN ALL HOPE SEEMS LOST, GOD SHOWS UP

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Ezekiel 37:11-14
Supporting Texts: Psalm 34:18, Luke 7:11-15, 2 Corinthians 4:8-9

INTRODUCTION:
Life often brings moments when all hope seems lost, and we find ourselves in situations beyond human solutions. Yet, these moments are often when God intervenes to reveal His power and glory. The Bible is filled with accounts of how God showed up when people were at their lowest, transforming despair into hope, and impossibilities into testimonies. This message explores the faithfulness of God in hopeless situations and His ability to turn things around for His glory.

1. GOD SPECIALISES IN HOPELESS SITUATIONS

a) God’s Power Over Death
He brings life to dead situations, as seen in Ezekiel’s vision of dry bones (Ezekiel 37:3-5).

b) God’s Timing is Perfect
He shows up at the right time to glorify Himself (John 11:21-23).

c) God’s Power is Limitless
Nothing is too difficult for Him to handle (Jeremiah 32:27).

d) God Restores What is Lost
He is a God of restoration and renewal (Joel 2:25-26).

e) Biblical Example: Sarah and Abraham received a child at the time they thought it was impossible (Genesis 18:10-14).

2. WHEN HOPE SEEMS LOST, REMEMBER GOD’S PROMISES

a) God is Faithful to His Word
His promises are yes and amen (2 Corinthians 1:20).

b) His Promises Sustain Us
The Word of God is a source of hope in challenging times (Psalm 119:49-50).

c) God Does Not Forget His Children
He remembers His covenant with His people (Exodus 2:24-25).

d) God’s Promises are Eternal
They remain unchanging through all generations (Isaiah 40:8).

e) Biblical Example: The Israelites were delivered from Egypt because God remembered His promise to Abraham (Exodus 6:5-8).

3. HOW TO RESPOND WHEN HOPE SEEMS LOST

a) Call Upon the Lord
God answers those who call on Him in their distress (Psalm 50:15).

b) Trust in God’s Sovereignty
Trust that God’s plans are for your good (Romans 8:28).

c) Engage in Worship and Prayer
Worship shifts focus from the problem to the greatness of God (Acts 16:25-26).

d) Wait on the Lord
Waiting on God renews strength and brings direction (Isaiah 40:31).

e) Biblical Example: The widow of Zarephath trusted God through Elijah’s word, and her situation turned around (1 Kings 17:12-16).

4. TESTIMONIES OF GOD SHOWING UP IN HOPELESS SITUATIONS

a) Lazarus’ Resurrection
Jesus brought life to Lazarus after four days in the grave (John 11:38-44).

b) The Widow of Nain
Jesus restored her only son to life when hope seemed lost (Luke 7:11-15).

c) The Woman with the Issue of Blood
She found healing after twelve years of suffering and rejection (Mark 5:25-34).

d) Job’s Restoration
God restored Job’s losses and blessed him double for his faith (Job 42:10).

e) Biblical Example: Peter’s miraculous deliverance from prison when all hope seemed lost (Acts 12:6-11).

5. GOD WILL SHOW UP FOR YOU

a) Trust His Faithfulness
God will not leave or forsake you (Deuteronomy 31:6).

b) Believe in His Power
All things are possible to those who believe (Mark 9:23).

c) Hold onto His Promises
His Word will accomplish what it was sent to do (Isaiah 55:11).

d) Expect a Testimony
Your current test will become your testimony (Psalm 126:1-3).

e) Biblical Example: Paul’s shipwreck turned into an opportunity to demonstrate God’s power and protection (Acts 27:21-25).

CONCLUSION:
When all hope seems lost, remember that God specialises in turning impossible situations around. He is the God of the final hour, and His power is made perfect in our weakness. Trust Him, hold onto His promises, and know that He will show up in your situation, bringing deliverance, restoration, and joy.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Lord, strengthen my faith to trust You in hopeless situations.

2. Father, let Your Word bring life to every dead area of my life.

3. Lord, turn every test into a testimony in my life.

4. Father, restore everything I have lost, in Jesus’ name.

5. Lord, show up in my situation and glorify Your name.

6. Father, renew my strength as I wait on You.

7. Lord, let Your promises be fulfilled in my life.

8. Father, break every chain of despair and hopelessness in my life.

9. Lord, let Your presence bring light to my darkest moments.

10. Father, make my life a living testimony of Your power.

PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS:
1. God will show up in your situation and turn your mourning into joy.

2. Every dead situation in your life will receive the breath of life.

3. You will testify of God’s faithfulness in hopeless circumstances.

4. Divine restoration is coming your way.

5. God’s power will be revealed in your weakest moments.

6. You will see God’s hand at work in every area of your life.

7. Every promise of God concerning your life will come to pass.

8. Your test will become a testimony that glorifies God.

9. The Lord will make a way where there seems to be no way for you.

10. In the final hour, God will show up and bring you victory.